Staff Reports
The brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria has finally caught the eye of the Trump administration, and it’s about time. For years, innocent Christian schoolchildren have been kidnapped, churches burned, and entire communities terrorized while global elites and left-wing politicians twiddle their thumbs. The West’s silence on this Christian slaughter is deafening—and shameful. But now, Washington is moving beyond empty words and considering real action: sanctions and even Pentagon involvement to force Nigeria’s government to protect its Christian citizens. This is a rare moment where moral clarity meets muscle—and conservatives should cheer it on.
Nigeria is on the edge of chaos. Islamist militants have turned large swaths of this African nation into a killing field, targeting Christians with horrific violence. When over 50 Catholic schoolchildren are abducted—yes, abducted—from their dorms, and entire boarding schools shutter their doors for safety, we are not dealing with mere lawlessness. We are witnessing a purposeful campaign to erase the Christian presence by terror and fear. The Nigerian government, weak and often complicit, has failed spectacularly to protect its vulnerable populations. The U.S. response? A long-overdue “Countries of Particular Concern” label was slapped on Nigeria’s name, and threats of swift military action if they don’t get their act together.
The US is considering sanctions and Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of a plan to compel the Nigerian government to better protect Christian communities and religious freedom https://t.co/wSsyCmVulK pic.twitter.com/CT7pc9DOVH
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 21, 2025
Contrast this with the typical globalist approach. The United Nations and other liberal international bodies have long paid lip service to religious freedom while ignoring the reality on the ground. Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide—over 310 million are hunted, harassed, and killed for their faith. Yet, the political left remains silent or actively dismissive. In their rush to champion every minority except Christianity, they have normalized anti-Christian bigotry. Remember: Christianity shaped the West, built the moral foundations of Western civilization, and is the backbone of America itself. Yet, it is mocked, sidelined, and treated as the last acceptable target for cultural and physical violence.
Donald Trump’s tough stance is a necessary anomaly in an era where moral weakness and globalist pandering dominate. By nudging the Pentagon and Treasury to consider sanctions and military options, his administration signals that America won’t stand idly by while Christians are butchered. This is a strength, not a weakness. It’s a message to every country harboring or enabling jihadist terror: stop the violence or face consequences. The liberal globalists might cringe, but America’s security and Christian values demand nothing less.
The question is: Will the Biden administration follow through or fold under pressure? The left has proven time and again that they prioritize political correctness and globalist profit over protecting the innocent. This emerging policy under Trump’s watch is a warning shot that America will champion religious freedom again—not just at home, but abroad. What’s at stake isn’t just Nigerian Christians, but the credibility of the West itself. If America refuses to act decisively, then who will stand for the persecuted? The world’s Christians deserve better than platitudes. They deserve justice.
So here’s the bottom line: silence in the face of Christian slaughter is complicity. The Trump administration’s bold move to hold Nigeria accountable, and potentially send troops to stop the bloodshed, isn’t just policy—it’s a fight for the soul of civilization. If protecting Christian lives means standing up to failed regimes and jihadist terrorists, then bring it on. Because when America stands for its faith and values, the world knows who’s boss.
